Einstein Bros. Bagels to open at U Square

Einstein Bros. Bagels will open a store at U Square in Clifton Heights by late July or early August.

It will be at 271 Calhoun St., at the west end of the development near the University of Cincinnati, and be open for breakfast and lunch. Hours will likely be 5 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

In addition to bagels, the chain serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches, coffee and espresso drinks, and more.

Doug Newman, a member of the local franchise partnership group, said they hope to open the new store, which is 2,200 square feet and will seat about 50 plus some outdoor seating, by July 30. They're planning a grand opening celebration, with specials, freebies and more, during the week of Aug. 4.